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Past Event May 19, 2023 – May 20, 2023
Meta Gala
Special Event
You’re invited to the 2023 META Gala - an evening of fashion, fine art, and fundraising for LGBTQ Atlanta! Brought to you by the House of ALXNDR & FLVR, come in an high concept look, work the red carpet, see amazing drag, work the runway, and dance the night away - all for a good cause! All proceeds for the event benefit THRIVESS & Trans Housing Atlanta Program.
The Theme: HIGH ART - come in an outfit/look/costume inspired by fine art - any movement! Any artist! Make it fierce & artistic!
Hosted by TAYLOR ALXNDR.
Featuring drag show & a runway/look competition with performances & judging by: Taejah LaBelle Thomas, Brigitte Bidet, & Jarvis Hammer.
Gala DJ sets by: Abby Dear.
Afterparty DJ sets by: Zaida Zane, Gorp, & TAYLOR ALXNDR.
Live red carpet commentary by SZN ALXNDR.
Go-go sets by: Mr. Elle Aye & Estafi.
Photography by Mark Morin, Mason Ward, & Lyte.
Food by Salty Smiles.
Coffee by Finca to Filter.
Full bar service available.
6PM to 1AM on Friday, May 19th.
6PM to 10PM is The 2023 META Gala. 10PM to 1AM is The 2023 META Gala Afterparty.
All at Atlanta Contemporary (535 Means Street NW Atlanta, GA 30318).
This event is 18+.
This is a ticketed event.
There are 3 types of tickets: 1 ticket that covers full event access, 1 ticket for gala attendance only, & 1 ticket to attend the afterparty event.
Sponsored by Hinge & Lululemon.
PARKING: Parking is free in the lot across the street from Atlanta Contemporary.
ACCESSIBILITY: Atlanta Contemporary is fully ADA accessible. All entrances, restrooms, and venues spaces are ADA accessible with even/level floors, push-button operated doors, ramped entrances & exits, and more.
If you have any questions, please email: contact@tayloralxndr.com
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